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| Nordqvist, Anna (SWE) |
| Last Updated: 17th December 2011 |
| Ladies European Tour Player Profile |
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| Surname |
Nordqvist |
| First Name(s) |
Anna |
| Date of Birth |
10th June 1987 |
| Place of Birth |
Eskilstuna, Sweden |
| Nationality |
Sweden |
| Residence |
Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Date turned Pro. |
1st January 2009 |
| Exemption Status |
Team Event Winners |
| Represents |
Sweden |
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| Ladies European Tour Career Summary |
| Statistics |
| Career Earnings (Euro) |
307,099.86 |
| Tournaments Played |
15 |
| Tournaments Won |
2 |
| Playoff Record |
0/1 |
| Top Ten Finishes |
8 |
| Completed Rounds |
68 |
| Lowest Round |
63 |
| Stroke Average |
70.80 |
| Total vs Par |
-88 |
| Average vs Par |
-1.38 |
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| Order of Merit Record |
| Season | Pos. | Euro | Played |
| 2006 |
n/a |
0.00 |
0 |
| 2007 |
n/a |
0.00 |
0 |
| 2008 |
n/a |
0.00 |
0 |
| 2009 |
13 |
100,966.74 |
6 |
| 2010 |
32 |
65,938.68 |
5 |
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| Biography Nordqvist, Anna (SWE) |
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PROFESSIONAL
- In 2011, along with Sophie Gustafson, successfully defended the European Nations Cup team event in Spain. Played in four other events on the LET schedule with season-best finish a tie for 7th at the Ricoh Women’s British Open. Recorded 5 top-10 finishes on the LPGA with a season-best tie for 2nd at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational. Member of the victorious European Solheim Cup Team at Killeen Castle in Ireland; posted a 2-2-0 record with two points scored taking overall record to 4-4-0.
- 2010 Highlights
- In 2010, won the Comunitat Valenciana European Nations Cup at La Sella Resort in Spain, representing Sweden with Sophie Gustafson.
- Posted three top-10 finishes on the LET including 2nd at the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, 6th at the AIB Ladies Irish Open and 9th at the Women's Australian Open. On the LPGA, tied for second at the LPGA State Farm Classic; tied for 10th at the Kraft Nabisco Championship and won the Mojo 6, an unofficial LPGA event.
- In 2009, after winning LET Q School for 2009 at La Manga Club by three strokes in January, Anna became a first-time winner at the McDonald's LPGA Championship Presented by Coca-Cola, the second major championship of 2009. She later earned her second victory at the 2009 LPGA Tour Championship Presented by Rolex. Selected as a Captain’s pick by Alison Nicholas to represent Europe at The Solheim Cup as a rookie. She competed in 8 tournaments on the LET and recorded four top ten finishes. Her season best was second at the Madrid Ladies Masters, where she shot a career-low 63 in the final round to make a play-off, only to be defeated by Azahara Munoz at the first extra hole. Anna also tied for fourth at the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, tied for 5th at the S4/C Wales Ladies Championship and tied for 10th at the Deutsche Bank Ladies Open. Named 2009 Ryder Cup Wales Rookie of the Year.
AMATEUR
British Girls Amateur Champion 2005. British Amateur Champion 2008. Won European Team Championships in 2006 and 2008. Won World Amateur Team Championship 2008. Won Smyth Salver as the leading amateur at the 2008 RICOH Women’s British Open at Sunningdale (T42nd). Leading amateur at the 2008 Scandinavian TPC Hosted by Annika (T6th). Leading amateur in US women’s college golf whilst representing Arizona State University in 2008. Turned professional with a handicap of +4.8. Anna won LET Q School for 2009 at La Manga Club by three strokes.
PERSONAL
183cm tall with blonde hair and blue eyes. Started playing golf at the age of 13 at home in Eskilstuna, located a one-and-a-half hour drive south of Stockholm, in Sweden. Attended Arizona State University, where she studied Inter Disciplinary Studies for two-and-a-half-years. Resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. Anna’s hobbies include watching and playing all sports. She used to swim for six years but decided that she was best at golf. Now coached by Tim Suzoy and attached to Torshalla Golf Club in Sweden. Anna’s role model was Annika Sorenstam, who stepped away from the game at the time when Anna was turning professional. Twitter: @ANordqvist.
LET VICTORIES
(2): 2010 Comunitat Valenciana European Nations Cup, partnering Sophie Gustafson (team event). 2011 European Nations Cup, partnering Sophie Gustafson (team event).
CAREER VICTORIES
(2) 2009 McDonald's LPGA Championship Presented by Coca-Cola; 2009 LPGA Tour Championship Presented by Rolex.
SOLHEIM CUP
(2): 2009, 2011.
TOUR RECORD
2009 €100,966.74 13
2010 €116,688.68 13
2011 €95,069.44 17
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| Ladies European Tour Career Highlights |
| Season | Tournament | Pos. | Score | Par | Euro |
| 2006 |
Scandinavian TPC |
23= |
291 |
-1 |
0.00 |
| 2008 |
Scandinavian TPC |
6= |
209 |
-7 |
0.00 |
| 2008 |
Final Stage Qualifying School |
1 |
279 |
-13 |
0.00 |
| 2009 |
Final Stage Qualifying School |
1 |
279 |
-13 |
0.00 |
| 2009 |
Deutsche Bank Ladies Open |
10= |
285 |
-7 |
8,557.50 |
| 2009 |
Evian Masters |
17= |
281 |
-7 |
30,701.74 |
| 2009 |
S4/C Wales Ladies Championship |
5= |
281 |
-7 |
15,576.75 |
| 2009 |
Madrid Ladies Masters |
2 |
203 |
-16 |
21,220.00 |
| 2009 |
Omega Dubai Ladies Masters |
4= |
277 |
-11 |
20,175.00 |
| 2010 |
ANZ Ladies Masters |
11= |
276 |
-12 |
6,984.13 |
| 2010 |
Women's Australian Open |
9 |
292 |
Par |
9,947.09 |
| 2010 |
Evian Masters |
19= |
283 |
-5 |
30,308.46 |
| 2010 |
AIB Ladies Irish Open |
6 |
208 |
-8 |
17,500.00 |
| 2010 |
Omega Dubai Ladies Masters |
2 |
279 |
-9 |
50,750.00 |
| 2011 |
Evian Masters |
17= |
281 |
-7 |
30,087.57 |
| 2011 |
Ricoh Women's British Open |
7= |
280 |
-8 |
52,236.87 |
| 2011 |
Ladies Irish Open |
11= |
209 |
-7 |
7,120.00 |
| 2011 |
Omega Dubai Ladies Masters |
25= |
286 |
-2 |
5,625.00 |
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| Ladies European Tour 2010 Season |
| Date | Tournament | Pos. | Score | Par | Euro |
| 04-03-10 |
ANZ Ladies Masters |
11= |
276 |
-12 |
6,984.13 |
| 11-03-10 |
Women's Australian Open |
9 |
292 |
Par |
9,947.09 |
| 22-07-10 |
Evian Masters |
19= |
283 |
-5 |
30,308.46 |
| 06-08-10 |
AIB Ladies Irish Open |
6 |
208 |
-8 |
17,500.00 |
| 08-12-10 |
Omega Dubai Ladies Masters |
2 |
279 |
-9 |
50,750.00 |
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| Ladies European Tour 2011 Season |
| Date | Tournament | Pos. | Score | Par | Euro |
| 21-07-11 |
Evian Masters |
17= |
281 |
-7 |
30,087.57 |
| 28-07-11 |
Ricoh Women's British Open |
7= |
280 |
-8 |
52,236.87 |
| 05-08-11 |
Ladies Irish Open |
11= |
209 |
-7 |
7,120.00 |
| 14-12-11 |
Omega Dubai Ladies Masters |
25= |
286 |
-2 |
5,625.00 |
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